Appomattox is a small town of 2,157 in Virginia, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Appomattox stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Appomattox is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Appomattox city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Appomattox's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Appomattox costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Appomattox, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$908
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Appomattox's violent crime rate is 201.1 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.1 /100k
Property Crime
628.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Appomattox is served primarily by Appomattox County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Appomattox, VA
National Avg
School District
Appomattox County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Appomattox sees average highs of 44.9°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Appomattox's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Appomattox roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,100 and median rent is $908/month.
Appomattox's violent crime rate is 201.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 628.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Appomattox are operated by Appomattox County Public Schools.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Appomattox, VA has a population of 2,157, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Appomattox averages 44.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 11.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Appomattox, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24522.
The population of Appomattox, Virginia is 2,157 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Appomattox: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $128,100, median household income $43,750, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Appomattox side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
